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Assessment Guide Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Document Page
Number
Assessment Details
1 Candidate Contact Details 2
Assessment Guidelines
2 Unit Standard: Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture 3
3 Assessment Strategy 9
4 Assessment Process 13
5 Assessment Confirmation 15
6 Assessment Preparation Interview Sheet 16
7 Competence Judgement (Overall Competence Record) 19
8 Assessment Decision (Motivation) 20
9 Appeals Application 21
10 Assessment Review (Candidate and Assessor) 22
11 Instructions to the learner 23
Assessment Instruments
12 Observation Checklist 35
13 Knowledge Questions Checklist 36
Additional Documentation
13 Assessment Design Document 41
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CANDIDATE DETAILS
Candidate Name:
Contact Details: Physical Address:
Identity Number
Tel: Email:
Assessor Name:
Tel: Email:
Moderator Name:
Tel: Email
Physical Address:
Tel:
Declaration:
I, __________________________________ ( assessor) hereby declare that the information
contained in the attached documentation is, to my knowledge, correct and valid.
Candidate
signature Date
Assessor
signature Date
Moderator
signature Date
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UNIT STANDARD TITLE
Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture UNIT STANDARD NUMBER: 119707 UNIT STANDARD LEVEL: NQF 1 CREDITS: 3 FIELD: Agriculture and Nature Conservation SUB FIELD: Horticulture ISSUE DATE: 2006-2-09 REVIEW DATE: 2009-02-09
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD This standard is aimed at people who work in or intend to work within the Horticulture industry in general and as applied in a specific environment. Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the personal health and safety principles to be used in the workplace. The qualifying learner is able to: Explain the relevant sections of the health and safety act that affect learners in
the workplace. Demonstrate an understanding the duties and responsibilities of employers to
provide a safe working environment. Explain the duties and responsibilities of employees. Demonstrate an understanding the requirements for the safe transporting of staff
and equipment. React in an emergency situation.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE Demonstrate knowledge of communication and Numeracy at Abet level 3.
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: Specific Outcome 1 Explain the relevant sections of the health and safety act that affect learners in the workplace. Outcome Range: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), industry safety practices.
Assessment Criteria 1. Explain the importance of following safety procedures. 2. Describe the provisions of the OHS that affect the horticultural industry. Specific Outcome 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of employers to provide a safe working environment. Outcome Range: Health and safety checks, reduce dangers and hazards, preventative measures, employee training, provide information on health and safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to the OHS Act, safety committee/officer, equipment in safe and good working condition, vehicles maintained, drivers licences, safety signage.. Assessment Criteria 1. Detail the requirements necessary for a safe working environment. 2. Describe the measures that must be taken to maintain a safe working
environment. 3. Identify and explain 3 examples of each of the following signs/symbols that are
found in the workplace – information signs/symbols, instructional signs/symbols, fire prevention signs/symbols and warning signs/symbols.
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Specific Outcome 3 Explain the duties and responsibilities of employees. Outcome Range: All PPE available for safe performance of work, report unsafe situations, defective or unsafe equipment, know the safe and correct operation of equipment, good housekeeping, cleaning, safe storage of equipment and facilities. Assessment Criteria 1. List the Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) to be used in the workplace. 2. Describe the safe use of equipment used in the workplace. 3. Explain the care and maintenance of PPE and equipment used in the
workplace. 4. Identify the hazards in the work environment. 5. Explain the reporting procedures for health and safety hazards. 6. Explain the importance of good housekeeping. Specific Outcome 4 Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for the safe transporting of staff and equipment. Outcome Range: Roadworthy vehicles, vehicles are not overloaded, large equipment on a separate vehicle, staff to be seated when vehicles are moving, tools and equipment are securely stored, speed must be relative to the driving surface, avoid hazards, stones, tree stumps and holes. Assessment Criteria
1. Describe the condition and sate of vehicles to be used for the transporting of staff or equipment.
2. Explain the requirements for the safe transporting of staff. 3. Describe the loading of large and small equipment on vehicles.
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Specific Outcome 5 React in an emergency situation. Outcome Range: Safety of others, personal safety, first aid, fire prevention, evacuation drill, safety and emergency reporting. Assessment Criteria
1. Explain the points to be considered in an emergency situation. 2. Demonstrate the basic first aid to be used in an emergency situation. 3. Demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment in the relevant emergency
situation.
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Unit Standard Accreditation and Moderation Options 1. Internal moderation. 2. External moderation. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA, according to
the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification the agreed ETQA procedures.
4. Internal assessment. 5. External assessment with the relevant registered/accredited industry body/ETQA. 6. An Assessor accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the Learner’s
competency. 7. Formative and summative assessment of qualifying Learners against this unit
standard should be in alignment with the requirements of the NSB. 8. Practical assessment activities will be used that are appropriate to the contents in
which the qualifying Learners are working. 9. Assessment will include self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessment,
observations, questions and answers, etc. 10. Direct observation is required in simulated or actual work conditions. 11. Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal and/or
writing skills. 12. Assessments are to be structured to include formative and summative
component, as well as the submission of a Portfolio of Evidence. 13. The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field
outcomes and embedded knowledge are assessed. 14. Specific outcomes must e assessed in their own right, through oral and practical
evidence and cannot be assessed by observation only. 15. Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in their own right, through oral
and practical evidence and cannot be assessed by observation only. 16. Special outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must e assessed in
relation to each other. 17. If qualifying Learners are able to explain the essential embedded knowledge, but
are unable to perform the specific outcomes, then they should not be assessed as competent.
18. If qualifying Learners are able to perform specific outcomes, but are unable to explain the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.
19. Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found, both in performance and in essential embedded knowledge.
20. Ass assessment activities must be fair, so that all Learners have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
21. This unit standard can be assessed together with any other relevant registered unit standard.
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Embedded Knowledge Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome and must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. Observation cannot be the only assessment.
Critical Cross Field Outcomes
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions
using critical and creative thinking have been made – specific outcome 2, 4 and 5.
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or
community. Specific outcome 5.
Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively.
Specific outcome 2, 4 and 5
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. Specific outcome 1,
2, 4 and 5.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the
modes of oral and/or written presentation. Specific outcome 3 and 5.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility
toward the environment and health of others. Specific outcome 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by
recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. Specific
outcome 1, 4 and 5. All qualifications and unit standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture
UNIT STANDARD NUMBERS
119707
LEVEL NQF Level 1
TOTAL CREDIT VALUE
3
TARGET GROUP
This standard is aimed at people who work in or intend to work within the Horticulture industry in general and as applied in a specific environment. Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will be able demonstrate an understanding of the personal health and safety principles to be used in the workplace. The qualifying learner is able to:
• Explain the relevant sections of the health and safety act that affect learners in the workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of employers to provide a safe working environment.
• Explain the duties and responsibilities of employees. • Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for the
safe transporting of staff and equipment. • React in an emergency situation.
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The Purpose of the Assessment
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Range Addressed
The range covered, refers to all the specific outcomes and
assessment criteria as outlined by the unit standard.
Candidates produce evidence that he/she can grow on and care for
seedlings.
Assessment Approach Assessment is focused on the applied competence of the learner and the relevant unit standard determines the assessment criteria. Summative Assessment This is a summative assessment and assesses Candidates taking part in the National Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture Learnership at NQF Level 1. RPL This assessment may also be used to assess Candidates for RPL purposes Diagnostic The results from this assessment can also be used for the purpose of Gap Fill training and will assist in the development of the Workplace Skills Plan. Rating Learners are rated “Competent" or "Not Yet Competent”.
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Assessment Instruments Types of Evidence
Assessment Method
Direct Observation to determine practical competence.
Questioning by means of an oral or written test to
determine foundational and reflective competence.
Assessment Conditions
The collection of evidence for the purposes of this assessment will
take place in either the candidate’s natural work environment or in the
classroom. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate first aid to
be used in an emergency situation, demonstrate the use of fire
fighting equipment to be used in the relevant emergency situation and
answer all the knowledge questions as stipulated by the Unit
Standards specific outcomes, range statements and assessment
criteria.
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Assessment Team
The assessment team consists of the following:
Evidence Collection Facilitator
Assessor
Internal Moderator (20% of all portfolios are moderated) External Moderator (20% of portfolios are moderated)
Special Assessment Needs
Special needs are dealt with in the Assessment Preparation
Interview. Should the candidate present any special needs requests,
the assessment will be adjusted, provided that the fairness, validity
and reliability of the assessment are not compromised.
In addition the knowledge test may be administered as a verbal or
written assessment depending on the confidence and language levels
of the candidates.
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ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The Steps: How:
Prepare for the Assessment
1. Review this assessment guide to: Ensure that you understand all the requirements of the assessment
in terms of evidence required to prove competence. Validate the assessment instruments against the candidate’s
context. Ensure that you have familiarised yourself with all the policies and
procedures referred to in the assessment guide. 2. Identify and prepare the candidate for the assessment by: Conducting the “Assessment Preparation Interview, Sheet”
where all the details regarding the assessment are discussed and agreed to by all parties.
OR Provide the candidate with a letter detailing all the specifications
covered in the “Assessment Preparation Interview Sheet.”
Conduct Assessment
1. Review the assessment plan with the candidate. 2. Collect the evidence in accordance with the instrument
requirements. Please note that the checklist covers the following: Observation This assessment requires the candidate to demonstrate basic first aid to be used in an emergency situation and use fire fighting equipment in the relevant emergency situation outlined by specific outcome 5 as well as the relevant assessment criteria and range statements. Knowledge Questioning This assessment covers all the specific outcomes, range statements and assessment criteria as outlined by the unit standard and may be conducted as a written or oral test. Gather, record and make judgments on all the evidence.
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The Steps: How:
Make
assessment
Decision
1. Make assessment decision and discuss the results with the
learner in a face-to-face interview. 2. Ensure that your feedback is developmental and supportive in
nature. 3. Advise the candidate on what action to follow in the event of a
“Not-Yet-Competent”. 4. Advise the candidate on what action to take where he/she feels
the need to appeal your decision. 5. Allow the candidate time to provide you with feedback relevant to
the process. 6. Ensure the candidate counter-signs the “Assessment Decision”
to indicate his/her agreement to the feedback and overall score. 7. Record the candidate’s feedback in this guide and ensure that it
is provided to the person responsible for the quality assurance of assessment tools.
8. Handle any disputes and identify matter that requires contingency
planning.
Review the Assessment Process
Complete the “Assessment Review” documents and submit to the
assessment co-coordinator.
Assessor Signature Date
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ASSESSMENT CONFIRMATION
Dear : (Candidate Name & Surname) This serves as a confirmation that your “Assessment Preparation Interview” will be
conducted on the _________________(date) at _____________________(venue).
We will discuss:
• The purpose of the assessment.
• The date, time and venue of your assessment.
• The context of the NQF.
• And select the Unit Standard against which you will be assessed.
• The credit value, level, of the unit standard against which you will be assessed.
• The assessment procedure.
• The assessment methods to be used in your assessment.
• How the evidence will be collected.
• What evidence you are required to present on the day, whether direct, historical or
indirect.
• Your special requirements, whether medical or personal, that will affect the
assessment procedure.
• And agree to feedback procedures.
• The moderation process.
• Appeals procedure.
• Agree to and sign the assessment plan.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further queries.
Thank you
Assessor Signature Date
Candidate Signature Date
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ASSESSMENT PREPARATION INTERVIEW SHEET
√
X
Contingency
__________________________________, your assessment will
be conducted at …………………(time) on the …………(day) of
………………..(month) 200…(year) at
………………………(venue).
• (Allow the candidate to provide alternative dates, times or
venues, where feasible.)
I will briefly explain the context of the NQF to you, to ensure that you understand the reasons for the assessment being conducted in this manner.
You will be assessed against Unit Standard No: Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture @ NQF Level :1
The Unit Standard is worth 3 credits
(Where the assessment is not based on an NQF Standard, please explain to the candidate that this field will not be completed.)
In order to determine your competence levels, we will be conducting the assessment using various methods: You will be required to produce the following evidence in order to demonstrate your competence:
• (Explain the evidence requirements in terms of the assessment criteria.)
• (Explain what documentary evidence the candidate should produce on the day of the assessment, i.e. historical evidence, indirect evidence.)
Observation Covers all the practical competence as outlined by the specific outcomes, assessment criteria and range statement of the unit standard. Knowledge Questionnaire
Covers all the foundational competence as outlined by the specific outcomes, range statement and
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X
Contingency
assessment criteria of the unit standard.
Please provide us with details regarding any special needs you may have.
• (Explain to the candidate that these special needs may be of a medical or personal nature, e.g. requiring an interpreter, making provision for guide dogs, etc.)
• (Explain to the candidate that these needs will be catered for, within the parameters of assessment validity, fairness, and reliability.)
You will be provided with detailed feedback regarding your performance on ……………………..(date) by means of ……………………………….. (Explain methods, i.e. written, interview.)
• (Explain how and when feedback will be provided – indicate to the candidate, at which intervals feedback will be provided, using the assessment instrument.)
• (Explain the Moderation Process.)
In the event that you are rated “Not-Yet-Competent”, you will be entitled to one (1) re-assessment opportunity.
• (Explain the re-assessment procedure in terms of remedial coaching, etc.)
You are entitled to lodge an appeal should you not be in agreement with the assessor’s decision.
• (Explain the appeals procedure to the candidate…see appeals procedure attached.)
Your assessment results will be forwarded to the following departments:
• (Advise candidate of rights in terms of confidentiality agreements.)
• (Advise candidate of storage procedures.)
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X
Contingency
You will be afforded an opportunity to provide the assessor with feedback regarding the assessment procedure, to assist us in improving our assessment practices.
• (Advise candidate that the Assessor Review Document should be returned, together with the signed Assessment Decision Form (this is where you would acknowledge feedback provided by the Assessor))
Candidate’s declaration of understanding I herewith declare that I am ready for the assessment and that we have reviewed the assessment plan. I understand the assessment process and am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.
Assessor Signature • Date
Candidate Signature Date
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COMPETENCE JUDGEMENT
OVERALL COMPETENCE RECORD
Candidate Assessor
Venue Date
Unit Standard Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture
Evidence evaluation Relevant Valid Authentic Consistent Current Sufficient
Observation Checklist Knowledge Questionnaire Checklist
EVIDENCE SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS
MET TYPES OF EVIDENCE
ASSESSMENT METHODS FEEDBACK
YES NO
DIRECT OBSERVATION
DIRECT KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONNAIRE
ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK FROM ASSESSOR
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ASSESSMENT DECISION
The candidate has submitted evidence that is valid, relevant, current, sufficient and authentic against the listed specific outcomes and covered all range statements. (Yes/No)
The candidate is competent in all the assessment criteria listed. (Yes/No)
The candidate is not yet competent in the following criteria:
The following items needed some corrective action or improvement:
RE-ASSESSMENT DECISION
The candidate has submitted additional evidence that was required. The evidence is valid, relevant, sufficient and authentic against the listed specific outcomes and covered all range statements. (Yes/No)
The candidate is competent in all the assessment criteria listed. (Yes/No)
Assessor’s name, surname and signature Date
Declaration by candidate I, …………………………………………………………………….declare that I am satisfied that the feedback given to me by the Assessor was relevant, sufficient and done in a constructive manner. I accept the assessment decisions and have no further questions relating to this particular assessment process.
Candidate Date Assessor Date Moderator Date
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APPEALS APPLICATION Candidate Application
Date
Assessor Assessment Date
Assessment Venue
Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture Unit Standard
against which you were assessed
Number 119707
NQF Level 1
Credits 3
What was the purpose of the assessment?
Explain how you were assessed?
List the reasons why you disagree with the assessment decisions.
Which one of the following options could resolve the matter?
Another Assessor
Different Assessment Instrument
Different Assessment Method
Different Venue for Assessment
Different Time
List any special needs you may have.
Candidate signature Date
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Moderator signature Date
ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Candidate Assessor Venue Review
date
Unit standard Apply health and safety principles in horticulture
Review Dimension ASSESSOR CANDIDATE ACTION
The principles/criteria for good assessment were achieved.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
The assessment related to the registered unit standard.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
The assessment was practicable. Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
It was time efficient and cost-effective and did not interfere with my normal responsibilities.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
The assessment instruments were fair, clear and understandable.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
The assessment judgements were made against set requirements.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
The venue and equipment were functional. Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Special needs were identified and assessment plan was adjusted.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Feedback was constructive against the evidence required.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
An opportunity to appeals was given. Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
The evidence was recorded. Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
CANDIDATES DECLARATION OF UNDERSTANDING
I am aware of the moderation process and understand that the moderator could declare the assessment decision invalid
Candidate Date Assessor Date Moderator Date
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LEARNER
Your assessment is divided into two parts.
In the practical assessment activity the assessor will ask you to:
Perform basic first aid.
Use fire fighting equipment to put out a fire.
After your practical assessment, the assessor will administer either a written or oral
knowledge test and you can choose whether you want to answer the questions
verbally or in writing.
This assessment test is made up of 15 questions.
Before answering the questions, take your time and read each question carefully
to make sure that you understand the question.
• Please make sure that you answer all the questions.
• There is no time limit so you can take as long as you need to complete the
questions.
• The assessor will contact you within the next five days to give you feedback on
your assessment.
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Knowledge Questions
Candidate Venue Assessor Score Percentage
Questions 1. Why is it important to follow safety procedures?
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Questions 2. Describe how the requirements of the OHS affect the horticultural industry. 3. What are the requirements for a safe working environment?
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Questions 4. What do you need to do to maintain a safe working environment? 5. Name the signs that follow and explain what they mean?
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Questions
EMERGENCY
COLLECTION POINT
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Questions
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Questions 6. List the Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) that must be worn in your
workplace. 7. What must you do to make sure that you are safely using equipment in your
workplace?
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Questions 8. Explain how you would care for and maintain your PPE and equipment. 9. Name some of the hazards you could find in the workplace.
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Questions 10. Explain how you would report health and safety hazards in your workplace. 11. Why is good housekeeping important?
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Questions 12. Describe the condition and state that a vehicle needs to be in, if it is to be
used for the safe transporting of staff or equipment. 13. What will you do to make sure that staff, are transported safely?
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Questions 14. Describe how you will load large and small equipment onto vehicles. 15. Explain the points you must think about in an emergency situation.
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OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Candidate Name & Surname
Assessor Name & Surname
Venue Time
Title Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture Unit Std No 119707
S/O A/C Items Criteria / Evidence Requirements Yes No Comment
Did the candidate correctly:
5.2. • Demonstrate basic first aid to be used in an emergency situation?
5. React in an emergency situation. 5.3 • Demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment to be used in
an emergency situation?
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KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS CHECKLIST
Candidate Name & Surname
Assessor Name & Surname
Venue
Time
Title Apply Health and Safety Principles in Horticulture Unit Std No 119707
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S/O A/C Questions
Criteria / Evidence Requirements
Candidates Response Candidate is
Competent or Not Yet Competent
1.1. 1. Why is it important to follow safety procedures?
1. Explain the relevant sections of the health and safety act that affect learners in the workplace.
1.2.
2. Describe how the requirements of the OHS affect the horticultural industry?
2.1. 3. What are the requirements for a safe working environment?
2. Understand the duties and responsibilities of employers to provide a safe working
2.2.
4. What do you need to do to maintain a safe working environment?
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S/O A/C Questions
Criteria / Evidence Requirements
Candidates Response Candidate is
Competent or Not Yet Competent
environment.
2.3
5. Identify and explain 3:
• Information signs/symbols.
• Instructional signs/symbols.
• Fire prevention signs/symbols.
• Warning signs/symbols.
3.1.
6. List the Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) that must be worn in your workplace.
3.2. 7. What must you do to make sure that you are safely using equipment in your workplace?
3.3. 8. Explain how you would care for and maintain your PPE and equipment.
3. Explain the duties and responsibilities of employees.
3.4. 9. Name some of the hazards you could find in the workplace.
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S/O A/C Questions
Criteria / Evidence Requirements
Candidates Response Candidate is
Competent or Not Yet Competent
3.5.
10. Explain how you would report health and safety hazards in your workplace.
3. Explain the duties and responsibilities of employees.
3.6. 11. Why is good housekeeping important?
4.1.
12. Describe the condition and sate that a vehicle needs to be in if it is to be used for the safe transporting of staff and equipment.
4.2.
13. What will you do to make sure that staff, are transported safely.
4. Understand the requirements for the safe transporting of staff and equipment.
4.3.
14. Describe how you will load large and small equipment onto vehicles.
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S/O A/C Questions
Criteria / Evidence Requirements
Candidates Response Candidate is
Competent or Not Yet Competent
5. React in an emergency situation.
5.1.
15. Explain the points you must think about in an emergency situation.
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Aligned with Unit Standard:
Unit Standard Title : Apply health and safety principles in horticulture.
NQF Level : 1
Credits : 3
Purpose : This unit standard is for people employed within the Ornamental Horticulture and landscaping industry who need to demonstrate an understanding of the personal health and safety principles to be used in the workplace.
Learning assumed to be in place
Demonstrate knowledge of communication and Numeracy at Abet level 3.
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Practical Competence (Specific Outcomes)
Foundational Competence (Knowledge)
Reflective Competence
1. Explain the relevant sections of the heath and safety act that affect learners in the workplace.
1.1. Explain the importance of following safety procedures.
1.2. Describe the provisions of the OHS that affect the horticultural industry.
Range: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), industry safety principles.
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of employers to provide a safe working environment.
2.1. Detail the requirements necessary for a safe working environment.
2.2. Describe the measures that must be taken to maintain a safe working environment.
2.3. Identify and explain 3 examples of each of the following signs/symbols that are found in the workplace:
• Information signs/symbols. • Instructions signs/symbols. • Fire prevention signs/symbols. • Warning signs/symbols.
Range :
Identify and solve problems in which responses display the responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
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Practical Competence (Specific Outcomes)
Foundational Competence (Knowledge)
Reflective Competence
Health and safety checks, reduce dangers and hazards, preventative measures, employee rating, provide information on health and safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), adherence to the OHS Act, safety committee/officer, equipment in safe and good working conditions, vehicles maintained, drivers licences, safety signage.
3. Explain the duties and responsibilities of employees.
3.4. Identify hazards in the work
environment.
3.1. List the protective personal equipment (PPE) to be used in the workplace.
3.2. Describe the safe use of equipment used in the workplace.
3.3. Explain the care and maintenance of PPE and equipment used in the workplace.
3.5. Explain the reporting procedures for health and safety hazards.
3.6. Explain the importance of good housekeeping.
. Range: All PPE available for safe performance of work, report unsafe situations,
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
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Foundational Competence (Knowledge)
Reflective Competence
defective or unsafe equipment, know the safe and correct operation of equipment, good housekeeping, cleaning, safe storage of equipment and facilities.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for the safe transporting of staff and equipment.
4.1. Describe the condition and state of vehicles to be used for the transporting of staff or equipment.
4.2. Explain the requirements for the safe transporting of staff on vehicles.
4.3. Describe the loading of large and small equipment on vehicles.
Range: Roadworthy vehicles, vehicles are not overloaded, large equipment on a separate vehicle, staff to be seated when vehicles are moving, tools and equipment are securely stored, speed must be relative to the driving surface, avoid hazards, stones, tree stumps and holes.
Identify and solve problems in which responses display the responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
5. Reaction in an emergency situation.
5.4. Explain the points to be considered in an emergency situation.
Identify and solve problems in which responses display the responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
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Foundational Competence (Knowledge)
Reflective Competence
5.2. Demonstrate the basic first aid to be used in an emergency situation.
5.3. Demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment to be used in the relevant emergency situation.
Range: Safety of others, personal safety, first aid, fire prevention, evacuation drill, safety.
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively.
Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
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S/O A/C Evidence Required Sources of Evidence Assessment
Method Bloom Level
1 1 – 2
Explain the importance of
following safety procedures. Describe the provisions of the
OHS that affect the horticultural industry..
Workplace safety procedures. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) Industry safety practices
Knowledge questionnaire
Blooms Cognitive Domain – Comprehension level
2 1 – 3
Detail the requirements necessary for a safe working environment.
Describe the measures that must be taken to maintain a safe working environment.
Identify and explain 3 examples of each of the following signs/symbols that are found in the workplace:
Information signs/symbols. Instructional signs/symbols. Fire prevention signs/symbols. Warning signs/symbols.
Workplace health and safety checks. Workplace preventative measures to reduce dangers and hazards. Employee rating. Safety committee/officer. Personal protective equipment. Equipment. Safety signage. OHS Act.
Activity – Identify signs/symbols that are found in the workplace. Knowledge questionnaire
Blooms Cognitive Domain – Application level
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S/O A/C Evidence Required Sources of Evidence Assessment
Method Bloom Level
3 1 – 6
List the protective personal equipment to be used in the workplace.
Describe the safe use of equipment in the workplace.
Explain the care and maintenance of PPE and equipment used in the workplace.
Identify the hazards in the workplace.
Explain the reporting procedures for health and safety hazards.
Explain the importance of good housekeeping.
All PPE available for safe performance of work. Workplace procedures. Reporting procedures. Defective or unsafe equipment.
Knowledge questionnaire
Blooms Cognitive Domain – Comprehension level
4 1 - 3
Describe the conditions and state of vehicles to be used for the transporting of staff or equipment.
Explain the requirements for the safe transporting of staff or vehicles.
Describe the loading of large and small equipment on vehicles.
Vehicles. OHS Act.
Knowledge questionnaire
Blooms Cognitive Domain – Comprehension level
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S/O A/C Evidence Required Sources of Evidence Assessment
Method Bloom Level
5. 1 -3
Explain the points to be considered in an emergency situation.
Demonstrate the basic first aid to be used in an emergency situation.
Demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment to be used in the relevant emergency situation.
First aid kit. Workplace evacuation drill. Fire fighting equipment.
Activity – • Apply
basic first aid in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment to be used in the relevant emergency situation.
Knowledge questionnaire
Blooms Cognitive Domain – Application level